A man accused of running one of the world’s biggest drug empires is now in U.S. custody after a dramatic international chase that spanned three countries. Zhi Dong Zhang, known by the nickname “Brother Wang”, is accused of trafficking massive amounts of cocaine and fentanyl, two
New information is emerging following the home invasion that left 35-year-old Delecia Flowers dead and her teenage daughter injured. The incident happened this morning on Complex Avenue in Belize City. Police say an intruder broke into their home around 3:00 a.m., attacking Flowers and her daughter.
CARICOM nations are expressing concern over recent U.S. military strikes on vessels in Caribbean waters, which have killed dozens of people accused of drug trafficking. Minister of Foreign Affairs Francis Fonseca said Belize is “very concerned about these latest actions and the sort of military buildup
Belize has received a BZD $3 million grant from the Italian government to boost sustainable and deforestation-free farming. The funding, given by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, will support projects that help farmers grow crops in ways that protect the country’s forests and
The police officer accused of allegedly helping in the abduction of Joseph Budna in Orange Walk Town in August is now off interdiction and on full-pay suspension. Police Constable Barrington Mai (Flowers) was initially interdicted on September 8, 2025, after a letter from the Belize Police
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed that a United States Navy warship will dock in the capital this weekend for a five-day visit that will include joint training operations with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF). The USS Gravely, a guided-missile destroyer with
Tropical Storm Melissa continues to pose as a growing threat to parts of the Caribbean as its slow movement increases the risk of prolonged severe weather. The National Hurricane Center warns that Jamaica and Haiti face the highest risk over the coming days as the
A Belize City woman was brutally murdered and her teenage daughter injured during a violent home invasion early Friday morning.
This morning, heartbreak turned into a moment of unity in San Felipe. The family of Angelita Magaña, Shadia Magaña, and Tishan Godoy finally laid their loved ones to rest after a tragic house fire claimed their lives on Monday. Investigators believe the blaze may have
We keep our attention on a growing crisis that continues to claim lives across Belize, domestic violence. The Leader of the Opposition, Tracy Taegar-Panton, delivered a powerful message earlier today, calling for urgent action. Tracy Taegar-Panton, Leader of the Opposition “This morning, we made special mention of
